Airline Drive in Metairie is back open Thursday after a fire at a business shut down lanes and sent large plumes of smoke into the air.

Officials said the fire broke out Thursday morning at Hubcap Heaven and Wheels in Metairie. The blaze left traffic at a standstill while firefighters responded.

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No injuries were reported.

While speaking at the scene, Jefferson Parish Fire Chief David Tibbets applauded firefighters for stopping the fire from spreading to surrounding businesses and an apartment complex that sits less than two feet away.

Officials said the 36-year-old business was consumed in flames when firefighters arrived. The fire was so intense, crews had to shut down Airline Drive.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

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